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Cottage Cheese Banana Muffins Recipe

Taylor Svetlichny
Fluffy, high-protein banana cottage cheese muffins made in the blender. Naturally sweetened and freezer-friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 135 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups ripe banana about 3 bananas
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 –3 tbsp milk or buttermilk as needed
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or mini chocolate chips optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (175°C). Line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • In a blender, blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth.
  • Add the eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter to the blender. Blend until fully combined.
  • Add the banana and blend again until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Pour the blended mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. If the batter feels too thick, stir in 1–2 tablespoons of milk or buttermilk.
  • Fold in the optional walnuts or chocolate chips, if using.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let muffins cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • Blending the cottage cheese first helps create a smooth, fluffy batter.
  • Don’t overmix once the flour is added.
  • Muffins freeze well for up to 3 months.
  • These muffins are naturally sweetened, protein-packed, and perfect for meal prep.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 221mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 153IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
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